L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 vs. Longfellow Elementary - 05
Should you attend L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 or Longfellow Elementary - 05? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Longfellow Elementary - 05 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 438 students in grades Kindergarten-5, L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 ranks in the top 30% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Serving 290 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Longfellow Elementary - 05 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
438 students
290 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
30 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#125 out of 619 schools in SD
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#77 out of 619 schools in SD
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
60-64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
87
55
Grade 1 Students
67
41
Grade 2 Students
75
45
Grade 3 Students
73
51
Grade 4 Students
68
53
Grade 5 Students
68
45
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
5%
8%
% Asian
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
14%
11%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
76%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
9%
Diversity Score
0.40
0.47
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%